Cinnamon Date Nut Oatmeal Cookies (Print Version)

Oats, dates, nuts, and cinnamon combine for soft, aromatic cookies—perfect treat in under half an hour.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

10 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
12 - 3/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly blended.
03 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture appears light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
05 - Gradually add the blended dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Stir in rolled oats, chopped dates, and nuts until distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared baking sheets, allowing 2 inches between each portion.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookie edges are golden and centers have set.
09 - Remove baking sheets from oven. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick prep and baking makes them weeknight-friendly
  • Uses classic pantry ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Loaded with fiber and healthy fats from oats and nuts
  • Freezer-friendly dough for make-ahead convenience
02 -
  • Each cookie is loaded with fiber and healthy fats thanks to oats and nuts
  • Stays fresh for several days in an airtight container for easy grab-and-go snacks
  • Easy to make nut-free by swapping in seeds or skipping the nuts entirely
03 -
  • Do not skimp on creaming the butter and sugars which gives that classic chewy crumb
  • Let your eggs come to room temperature for a fluffier dough
  • Toast your nuts before chopping to release their natural oils and bump up the flavor
  • A pinch of salt sprinkled on top before baking can bring out the sweetness even more
  • Mix just until combined once you add the flour to keep the texture soft

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